Cornel Potra

Cornel Potra

4.9
Rating: 7.6

Licensed for 25 years

Immigration Lawyer at Suwanee, GA
Practice Areas: Immigration, Criminal Defense, Family, Personal Injury

3620 Swiftwater Park Drive, Suwanee, GA

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Licenses

Licensed in Georgia for 20 years

State: Georgia

Acquired: 2005

Active Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Licensed in Washington for 25 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 2000

Inactive

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Cornel Potra

3620 Swiftwater Park Drive, Suwanee, GA, 30024

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Cornel Potra's Reviews

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4.9 /5.0

192 Client Reviews

Showing 21 - 25 of 192 reviews

Posted by Orlando | December 05, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

A lawyer with excellent professionalism and dedication!

Working with Cornel Potra was an absolute pleasure. He is a consummate professional and knows his way around the laws and procedures extremely well - way above my expectations. Our green card application went very smoothly with him guiding the ship and I was so pleased that we did not try to do it ou...rselves. His legal fees were reasonable and his scheduling adapted to our needs. Every step of the process was meticulously detailed by him and everything we did scrutinized. I was never nervous or worried throughout the process because Mr. Potra made sure everything was perfectly in order. All the i's were dotted and t's were crossed and our process went perfectly smooth. I could not imagined having done the process without him. I would recommend Potra Law Firm to anyone with immigration law needs. God Bless You All.

Posted by Ebenezer and Rebeca Correa | December 05, 2017 | Immigration

Excellent Lawyer

We are a couple of Brazilian missionaries and we met Cornel Potra and his team of lawyers in 2013 through a friend. He helped us with our religious visa documentation (R1). We followed his guidelines and of his staff. Now we are finalizing our permanent residence (green card) and thank goodness, ev...erything worked well with the immigration department. He and his staff have been a great blessing to me and my family, so I recommend them all for their dedication and seriousness in all cases entrusted to them. We are very grateful for all that Attorney Cornel Potra has done for us, thank you very much for everything! God bless you!

Posted by Abner | May 09, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Great Legal Experience!

I am the recipient of DACA and applied for Advanced Parole with the help of Attorney Potra and his team. My application was processed and approved in about three months. After not being able to visit my country in fifteen tears, I was able to go and be there for two weeks. I had an amazing experience... in Mexico City and was paroled back in without any problems. I would recommend Attorney Potra's legal services to anyone looking to retain a honest and hardworking attorney.

Posted by anonymous | May 08, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Not satisfied

My case failed I think the lawyer didn't try hard enough I only see the girls that work there only see Mr potra once just to tell me how much he was going to charge me for he's services And I found out that my case was been handled by a female lawyer andI never knew who she was Never see her S...o I got a decision letter from USICS so I could be facind deportation now Sad situation Not satisfied at all

Cornel Potra

Replied last May 08, 2017

I apologize for the negative experience you have had at my office. I would appreciate the opportunity to review your case. Please call my office so that I can clarify any misunderstanding. I would like to analyze what the letter may mean for you in the future and what actions we can take now regarding your case. I have hired well qualified attorneys and legal assistants to give every case the attention it deserves. Because every case is different and the law is complex, a large team allows my office to focus on every detail of your case. It allows us to be more efficient and process applications at a much quicker pace. Most importantly, a large team gives us the chance to provide you a service tailored to your specific situation. Rest assured, all of the actions in the office are directly supervised by our team of attorneys as well as myself. I can see that this comment was made anonymously but I would still like to connect with you. Our goal is to make sure that we effectively help our clients to the best of our ability. I look forward to speaking with you soon.

Posted by Grace | April 20, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

International student out of status

I am an international student who ended up being out of status as a result of the college I was attending prematurely terminating me from their system. I cannot begin to describe the anxiety and sleepless nights I had to endure. I applied for reinstatement and it was denied. At this point I knew th...at l had to get an immigration lawyer to appeal the case and it was then that Mr Cornel Potra was recommended to me. I traveled to the state of Georgia and as soon as l arrived at the law firm I was treated with the utmost professionalism and care from everyone I encountered. On the first day the attorney I was working with Ms Do, wrote a list of all the documentation they needed from me and they proceeded to file the case and represent me. They were very considerate of the fact that I was from out of state and I ended up visiting their office in person only once. As we all know, immigration cases can take a very long time and so l was pleased to know that Mr Potra contacted USCIS to check on the progress of the case. I am happy to report that l did win my case and I am now reinstated and attending school with a lot of peace of mind. I am grateful for Mr Potra and his law firm and l would like to honestly recommend him to any foreign student in need of legal help. Thank Mr Potra.

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Cornel Potra's Lawyer Endorsements

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Laura Mayfield

Unknown lawyer | May 03

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"Attorney Potra is an expert in his field. I work closely with him on a daily basis and am honored to do so. Attorney Potra holds himself accountable to each and every client as he does before God. Without hesitation he addresses every detail of client's case, but more importantly he sees their humanity. Attorney Potra is able to connect with the community in a way that brings hope and peace to those who have a difficult time seeing beyond their immediate legal needs. The integrity and experience of Attorney Potra is unmatched in the community. I recommend Attorney Potra to every potential client who has immigration, criminal defense, personal injury, and domestic law needs."

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Alex Chang

Immigration lawyer | May 12

Relationship: Co-worker

"It has been my privilege to work with Attorney Potra over the past year. Attorney Potra has established himself in the legal community as a honest and passionate advocate for immigrants who wish to follow the American dream and build a better life for their families. Attorney Potra is well versed in immigration law, and is adept at resolving any complex immigration issues before him. Attorney Potra leaves no stone unturned when analyzing his client's immigration issues, and goes the extra mile to ensure his clients are taken care of. Attorney Potra's dedication and compassion for helping those in need knows no bounds, and I endorse him without reservation."

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Cole Heyer

Immigration lawyer | Jul 14

Relationship: Co-worker

"I work closely with Attorney Potra on all types of immigration matters. Through our interactions and shared interactions with clients, I have found Attorney Potra to possess a unique combination of tenacity and honesty that is sincerely needed in the legal community. As an immigrant himself, Attorney Potra is well versed in immigration law and adept at resolving our clients’ complex immigration issues. From the beginning of every client interaction, Attorney Potra is honest and upfront, and is passionately committed to helping the immigrant community by serving as a fierce advocate on his or her behalf before courts, USCIS, the U.S. Department of State, and other governmental agencies. I endorse Attorney Potra."

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Dennis Johnson

Immigration lawyer | Jul 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse attorney Cornel Potra for legal representation in all immigration actions. I have worked closely with him to resolve state court issues raised in immigration cases. Mr. Potra has a thorough knowledge of the law, and guides his clients through the legal process with professional skill and compassion."

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Stephen Brown-Bennett

Immigration lawyer | Jun 30

Relationship: Co-worker

"It has been my privilege to assist Attorney Potra with the criminal defense side of his practice over the past year. Attorney Potra is an establishment in the Georgia immigration lawyer community, and his unimpeachable honesty is highly respected by immigration judges, government officials, and fellow lawyers. After immigrating to the United States from communist Romania, Attorney Potra constructed a highly successful law practice dedicated to helping give other new immigrants the opportunity to build their own American dream. Attorney Potra honestly and pragmatically dispenses legal advice to each potential client that enters his office, never exaggerating or making unrealistic promises. Even so, Attorney Potra is willing and able to litigate many difficult, long-shot cases, and his firm often achieves results that greatly exceed the client's initial expectations. Attorney Potra is a hard-working, dedicated advocate for the immigrant community, and I endorse him without reservation."

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Melissa Faulkner

Unknown lawyer | Jun 16

Relationship: Co-worker

"During the two years that I have worked with Attorney Potra, he has taught me so much, both about the practice of law and about immigration law in particular. Attorney Potra’s honesty, character, and compassion shine through in his interactions with clients, employees, and peers. He sets an excellent example for each of us at Potra Law Firm, and his attitude of passionate advocacy encourages and stretches us to be the best that we can be for our clients. Attorney Potra deeply cares about every person who walks into our office, whether that person comes in for a one time consultation or retains us to represent him through a longer process. He understands the hard situations that each client is going through, and he takes extra time to answer a client’s questions, analyze his case, and explain the legal process even in the case of clients for whom no relief is yet available. I have the deepest respect for Attorney Potra, and I could not ask for a better place to work than Potra Law Firm."

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Joanna Delfunt

Unknown lawyer | Jun 05

Relationship: Co-worker

"I am one of the immigration attorneys at this firm. I have been working here since August 2012, and I love it. Attorney Potra truly cares about his clients, and it shows. In this office, we understand that most of our clients are going through some of the worst and scariest periods of their lives, and we do our best to communicate with them with understanding and compassion. We are not perfect, but we do our best. I am honored to work for someone who I respect and who I know cares about the outcomes of his cases. Immigration law is a difficult area of law, and there is not always relief available for those without status in the United States. Here, we care about being honest with those in our office. If we cannot do something to help in a case, we will not take any money from that person. I believe in Attorney Potra as an attorney and also as a person. He really does care about every person that walks through our doors."

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Kristin Gledhill

Immigration lawyer

Experience

Rating:  7.6 (Very Good)

Work Experience

2001 - Present

Owner, Potra Law Firm

Associations

2005 - Present

State Bar of Georgia

Member

Education

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Regent University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

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Regent University

MA - Masters

Languages

Romanian

Spanish

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